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Byzantine Naval Forces 1261-1461: The Roman Empire´s Last Marines
Raffaele D´amato
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Description for Byzantine Naval Forces 1261-1461: The Roman Empire´s Last Marines
Paperback. Drawing upon early literary sources, the evidence of period illuminated manuscripts, frescoes and other iconography, this book details the lasting legacy of the swansong of Byzantine naval power. Illustrator(s): Dzis, Igor. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 185.
After the recapture of Constantinople, Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos was determined to bring glory back to the Byzantine Empire. To achieve this, he established an Imperial Fleet and raised new regiments of elite marine troops. This work provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the unit history and appearance of these men, who were at the cutting edge of the last great flourish of Byzantine naval power. They won victory after victory in campaigns throughout the 1260s-70s, and though successive periods of decline and partial resurrection followed, these marine units survived until the very last flickers of Byzantine resistance were extinguished. ... Read more
After the recapture of Constantinople, Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos was determined to bring glory back to the Byzantine Empire. To achieve this, he established an Imperial Fleet and raised new regiments of elite marine troops. This work provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the unit history and appearance of these men, who were at the cutting edge of the last great flourish of Byzantine naval power. They won victory after victory in campaigns throughout the 1260s-70s, and though successive periods of decline and partial resurrection followed, these marine units survived until the very last flickers of Byzantine resistance were extinguished. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Men-at-Arms
Condition
New
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472807281
SKU
V9781472807281
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About Raffaele D´amato
Dr Raffaele D'Amato is an experienced Turin-based researcher of the ancient and medieval military worlds. After achieving his first PhD in Romano-Byzantine Law, and having collaborated with the University of Athens, he gained a second doctorate in Roman military archaeology. He currently works as vice-head of the Laboratory of the Danubian Provinces at the University of Ferrara, under Professor Livio ... Read more
Reviews for Byzantine Naval Forces 1261-1461: The Roman Empire´s Last Marines
An interesting read on a very, very obscure subject. - Sea Classics . . . anyone interested in exploring an area of history which is not commonly covered would do well to pick up this title - Warship International